Crowds race across Paradise Road to the Las Vegas Convention Center at the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show on Thursday.

The show, which bills itself as the world's largest consumer technology trade show, runs from Jan. 7 through Jan. 10.

Although the main thrust of the show is for companies to show off their latest and greatest gadgets, it is also a place where spectacles can be seen. Click through to see images from the event, including celebrity sightings and over-the-top booth displays.